As major cannabis companies position themselves to take advantage of New York’s legalization of recreational marijuana, some small towns could soon see some significant economic growth.
But could one community’s cannabis-inspired success come at the expense of another?
“I’m all for it,” said Ben Beekman, an employee at Humble Gym in Ellenville, of the town of Wawarsing’s agreement with cannabis giant Cresco Labs.
Cresco plans to turn an eyesore off Route 209 that was once a knife factory into a facility that produces and sells recreational marijuana.
What You Need To Know
- Cresco plans to turn an eyesore off Route 209 that was once a knife factory into a facility that produces and sells recreational marijuana
- Ulster County Economic Development Director Tim Weidemann wrote in a statement the project will be transformative
- Leaders of other communities are concerned their districts might not benefit as much from the state’s $7 billion recreational marijuana industry
Ulster County Economic Development Director Tim Weidemann wrote in a statement the project will be “transformative” for the region.
He also said the Cresco project will bring 400 “high-paying” jobs to Ellenville, which is located in Wawarsing.
“We are in an area in need of jobs,” Beekman said during a marathon workout on the exercise bike. “I know I have a lot of friends and family who could use that.”
Amberly Campbell, publisher of local newspaper The Shawangunk Journal…
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As major cannabis companies position themselves to take advantage of New York’s legalization of recreational marijuana, some small towns could soon see some significant economic growth.
But could one community’s cannabis-inspired success come at the expense of another?
“I’m all for it,” said Ben Beekman, an employee at Humble Gym in Ellenville, of the town of Wawarsing’s agreement with cannabis giant Cresco Labs.
Cresco plans to turn an eyesore off Route 209 that was once a knife factory into a facility that produces and sells recreational marijuana.
What You Need To Know
- Cresco plans to turn an eyesore off Route 209 that was once a knife factory into a facility that produces and sells recreational marijuana
- Ulster County Economic Development Director Tim Weidemann wrote in a statement the project will be transformative
- Leaders of other communities are concerned their districts might not benefit as much from the state’s $7 billion recreational marijuana industry
Ulster County Economic Development Director Tim Weidemann wrote in a statement the project will be “transformative” for the region.
He also said the Cresco project will bring 400 “high-paying” jobs to Ellenville, which is located in Wawarsing.
“We are in an area in need of jobs,” Beekman said during a marathon workout on the exercise bike. “I know I have a lot of friends and family who could use that.”
Amberly Campbell, publisher of local newspaper The Shawangunk Journal…